Big Zone Invictus GDA 90 capsules

The Invictus GDA
If you want to build muscle, you have to eat a lot. A calorie surplus is necessary to build muscle mass in the long term. It's simple physics. However, a calorie surplus in the cells can also cause our insulin sensitivity in muscle cells to drop. Since insulin is necessary to transport nutrients into the cells, this means that the carbohydrates and amino acids we eat are less effective at getting to where we want them to be.

But certain pharmacological measures to promote muscle building also ensure that more energy gets into the bloodstream and insulin sensitivity can thus decrease. The Invictus GDA was developed with the intention of increasing the sensitivity of cells to insulin and thus shifting the partitioning of nutrients back towards the muscle cells. The abbreviation GDA stands for "Glucose Disposal Agent".

What exactly is inside?
Berberine HCL - 250 mg
Meta-analyses and study reviews have concluded that the available research indicates that berberine increases the insulin sensitivity of cells very effectively, even to a comparable extent as drugs developed for this purpose, such as metformin.

According to studies, both berberine and metformin activate the second messenger AMPK, which signals a lack of energy to the cells. This causes an increase in glucose transporters to be transported to the cell surface, which then transport the glucose from the blood into the cells.

In contrast to metformin, however, berberine has a significantly faster and shorter duration of action than the commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes medication.

Prickly pear extract - 150 mg
In the areas of Mexico and South America, cacti are not only part of the landscape, but are also traditionally used as medicinal plants. The fruits and leaves of the prickly pear cactus Opuntia ficus indica have long been used to treat diabetes and high cholesterol.

A recent review of 20 studies reports that the total data collected suggests that prickly pear extracts increase the body's release of insulin and thus promote the storage of glucose in the cells.

One of these studies was also conducted on young, healthy, physically active men and showed a 26% improvement in insulin sensitivity even after exercise.

Cinnulin PF® Cinnamon Extract - 150 mg
Even among the general population, cinnamon is not only considered a delicious spice, but also a medicinal plant. The problem, however, is that the cheap and tasty cassia cinnamon in particular contains higher amounts of coumarin, which in high doses has caused liver and kidney damage in animal experiments.

Meta-analyses suggest that cinnamon and cinnamon extracts may help lower fasting blood sugar levels in people with impaired insulin sensitivity.

Cinnulin PF® is a special extract that is particularly highly standardized for trimeric and tetrameric procyanidins, which are responsible for the positive properties of cinnamon. According to the manufacturer, it is a 20:1 extract, which means that the amount of 150 mg used in Invictus GDA corresponds to a dosage of at least 3 g of cinnamon powder.

NA-R-Alpha Lipoic Acid - 100 mg
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a component that occurs in the metabolism of mitochondria, which are responsible for the production of energy. It is therefore a natural substance that is synthesized by the human body itself.

Numerous studies have observed a positive effect of the additional intake of alpha lipoic acid on insulin levels and the insulin sensitivity of cells. Ordinary alpha lipoic acid in supplements is usually present in a mixed form of the S and R isomers. In isolation, the R form has shown better absorption rates in studies. Bound to sodium (Na), it also has a higher water solubility, which is why we have opted for the high-quality form NA-R-ALA.

Gymnema Sylvestre Extract – 100 mg
Gymnema Sylvestre is a plant native to southern India and tropical Africa. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, the plant has been used for centuries for various alleged properties, including its effect against diabetes and obesity.

In fact, studies have observed that taking the extract can increase insulin sensitivity as well as insulin production and secretion in the pancreas. At the same time, it has been observed that the extract has a protective effect on the beta cells of the pancreas against oxidative damage.

How should Invictus GDA be taken?
Depending on your personal insulin sensitivity and carbohydrate intake, we recommend taking 1-2 capsules of Invictus GDA before carbohydrate-rich meals with plenty of liquid.